THE SOLUTIONS LETTER
An update from Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell  | Summer 2018 ____
FROM OUR BLOG
Proceed Carefully in Requests for Consent to Lease Assignments
By ALAN WENGER

Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C. is assigning its rights to its Utica assets, including Chesapeake’s leases, to EAP Ohio, LLC, a company formed by Encino Energy and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Encino has background in the oil and gas arena, and it expresses plans to invest in continued Utica drilling activity. Some lessors impatient with Chesapeake might welcome the assignment, and for others it raises concerns. What is a proper response?
4 Action Items for Employers to Avoid Age Discrimination Claims
By MATTHEW RIES

The largest generation in the history of the world, Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1964), began getting their first jobs by the mid-1960s. Today, Millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) have  overtaken the Baby Boomers and Generation X (born between 1965 and 1980) in both living population  and in the workforce. Meanwhile, individuals who belong to Generation Z (born after 1996) are already graduating from college with increased technological savviness and more relevant skill sets, posing a threat to the older workforce. How should employers avoid age discrimination claims?
Partnerships, LLCs Should Review Documents in Wake of Tax Reform
By SHAWNA L'ITALIEN

As a result of changes made by the Tax Reform Act of 2017, business owners should review their governing documents. The new rules became effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017.
The changes apply to any general partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership or limited liability company taxed as a partnership. LLCs with only one owner and those that have elected to be taxed as a corporation are not affected. What does this mean for your LLC or partnership?
NEWS ITEMS
Schor Admitted to Practice Before U.S. Supreme Court
NEIL SCHOR was recently admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States. He was sworn in by Scott Harris, Clerk of the Supreme Court, at a ceremony in Cleveland, presented by The Federal Bar Association, Northern District of Ohio Chapter and The United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. As a member of the Bar, Neil has the ability to file or argue at the Supreme Court level and he has unique access to the court that is not available to non-members of the bar.
Abruzzino Helped Lead Advocacy Efforts for $8.8 Million YARS Gate
VITO ABRUZZINO, director of the Eastern Ohio Military Affairs Commission (EOMAC), recently helped lead efforts to secure $8.8 million for security improvements at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Vienna and $7.6 million for a firing range at Camp Ravenna. Funding for these two projects was secured ahead of schedule by more than a year, due to the advocacy efforts of EOMAC, Vito reports. The construction for the YARS security measures, including a new front gate, will likely begin next summer. The Ravenna firing range opened in July. Vito is also involved in efforts to secure $3.6 billion for a missile defense site at Camp Ravenna, which expects a decision soon.
Bayer Elected Vice-Chair of Opera Western Reserve Board
DENISE GLINATSIS BAYER, was recently elected as vice-chair of the board of trustees for Opera Western Reserve, an educational institution and professional opera company in Youngstown. Formerly an executive committee member at large, Denise has served on the board since 2011. Read more about Opera Western Reserve .
Schor Re-Elected to Board of Leadership Mahoning Valley
NEIL SCHOR was elected to a second three-year term on the board of trustees for Leadership Mahoning Valley. He has been involved with the non-profit program for nearly twenty years as both a participant and alumnus. He is actively involved in organizing and attending Justice and Government Day, serving as chair since 2010. LMV is a leadership training program, which incorporates community, leadership and training opportunities for youth and adults. For more information, visit its website . 
HHM Sponsors Panerathon, Brings Large Team of Participants
These HHM lawyers and their families were among more than 11,000 walkers and runners at the recent Panerathon event in downtown Youngstown. Proceeds go toward the Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley in support of The Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital. HHM was a Medallion supporter of the event.
HHM Supports Friends of Fellows at Riverside Gardens Event
HHM was among the sponsors of the recent Summer Garden Party, a fundraiser for the Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens at Mill Creek MetroParks. From left are HHM lawyer Denise Glinatsis Bayer and her husband, Josh, and lawyer Jacqueline Johnston and her husband, Jeff.
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